Newly-aquired WR out for the season

Eagles wide receiver Arrelious Benn suffered a torn left ACL in practice Tuesday, the Eagles announced. Benn, who had hurt the same knee during the first full practice of training camp on July 27, is the second Eagles wide receiver—the third player on the roster overall—to suffer a torn ACL since camp began.

Benn had just returned to practice Sunday and was participating in all drills in the joint practice with the New England Patriots at the Eagles’ facility Tuesday. The fourth-year receiver, acquired in a March trade with Tampa Bay, was hurt while blocking on a kickoff drill, the team said in a statement. The injury was first reported by ESPN early Tuesday evening.

Benn was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2010 NFL Draft. (AP Photo)

Benn was not immediately placed on injured reserve, but it’s likely that he will miss the entire season.

Starter Jeremy Maclin, who tore his ACL on July 27, underwent surgery Tuesday in Pensacola, Fla., which was performed by Dr. James Andrews, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Linebacker Jason Phillips is also out for the season with a torn ACL.

Benn’s injury made Tuesday’s return of Riley Cooper from his leave of absence more critical. The Eagles have nine receivers on the roster, not including Benn. After DeSean Jackson and Jason Avant, none of them (including Cooper) has as many as 30 catches in a single season. Jackson and Cooper are listed as starters on the depth chart.